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Kai McCarthy
CDM · Defensive Midfielder #18 Under Contract Professional · 1st division

Kai McCarthy

📍 Ecuador · 🎂 22 yrs · 🛡️ RB Leipzig (Leipzig) · 🏆 Bundesliga · 💶 €5.2m
Languages: Spanish
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

RB Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany

Bundesliga · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Liverpool FC England · Premier League · Elite
  • Al Hilal Saudi Arabia · Saudi Pro League · Professional
  • Sporting CP Portugal · Primeira Liga · Professional

Player Bio

Kai McCarthy is a right-footed defensive midfielder at RB Leipzig (Leipzig). Speaks Spanish. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace78
Shooting72
Passing86
Dribbling83
Defending86
Physical89

Player radar

Pace 78 Shooting 72 Passing 86 Dribbling 83 Defending 86 Physical 89

AI Profile Rating

86

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace78
Shooting72
Passing86
Dribbling83
Defending86
Physical89

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.05
Assists / 900.10
G+A3

📈 Market value trend

Now €5.2M
€1.9M 2021 €2.7M 2022 €3.4M 2023 €4.4M 2024 €5.2M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    RB Leipzig29 apps · 1 goals
  • 2023–24
    RB Leipzig II23 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€5.2m ↑ €701k
Foot
Right
Height
178 cm
Agent
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
May 2025 RB Leipzig II → RB Leipzig Free
Apr 2024 Youth academy → RB Leipzig II €2.08m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Jun 19, 2026

Full report
Performance score
83
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 92

Injury risk
19% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Passing, Defending.
  • Strong fit for Defensive Midfielder role (fit score 86).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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